Wiener dogs to race for charity

The third annual Running of the Wieners, benefiting Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic, is June 7 at Blown Spoke Hard Cider Company’s new cider production facility at 245 S. Madison Ave. in Loveland.

Dachshund owners can pre-register their dogs at www.BigBeaverBrew.com or register at noon on race day. It is free to participate. Mixed-breed dachshunds up to 25 pounds are allowed but will have a separate division. All dogs must be current on their rabies vaccinations and be kept on a leash.

The event is hosted by Big Beaver Brewing Co. and Blown Spoke Hard Cider Co., which are donating a portion of their proceeds of beer, hard cider, barbecue and merchandise sales for the day to the low-cost spay/neuter clinic for dogs and cats.

Competitors may begin checking in at noon. Doors will open to the public and barbecue will be available at 12:30 p.m. The wiener dog races will start at 1:30 p.m.

For more information, e-mail Big Beaver Brewing Co. at mail@bigbeaverbrew.com or go online to www.BigBeaverBrew.com.

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